Maxim Kuzminov was given the opportunity to remain in Ukraine after his defection, but he decided to go elsewhere, a Ukrainian intelligence source said.
Mandatory Credit:	Defence Intelligence of Ukraine via CNN Newsource

Maxim Kuzminov was given the opportunity to remain in Ukraine after his defection, but he decided to go elsewhere, a Ukrainian intelligence source said.
Mandatory Credit: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine via CNN Newsource

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Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine dies: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence

Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border, is dead, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR).